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Tk’emlúps Nation extends invitation to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A First Nation that announced more than 200 unmarked graves had been found at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C., is inviting people to mark Canada's first Nati...
Sep 17, 2021
Toronto FC looks to live up to expectations as Nashville SC comes to town
TORONTO - It has been an almost weekly occurrence this season. Rival coaches kill Toronto FC with kindness ahead of games and then watch their team hand TFC more heartache on the field. This Saturday,...
Sep 17, 2021
Improving Quebec's relations with Indigenous people will take a long time: minister
Quebec's Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenire says the provincial government is working to improve services for Indigenous people, but he concedes it will take a long time. Lafrenire made the com...
Sep 17, 2021
Five things to know about Monday's federal election day
OTTAWA - After a 36-day campaign, millions of Canadians will get to decide Monday which federal party will govern the country through the fourth wave of COVID-19 and beyond. Here are five things to kn...
Sep 17, 2021
Germany, Portugal attack plans for 2-year soccer WCup cycle
FRANKFURT - The German and Portuguese soccer federations issued strong critiques of plans to hold the men's World Cup every two years, warning Friday it means players risk more injuries and that women...
Sep 17, 2021
No injuries as fire tears through logs stored at West Fraser mill in Chetwynd, B.C.
CHETWYND, B.C. - Fire has charred huge piles of logs stored at a northeastern B.C. lumber mill operated by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. A statement from the company says flames broke out in the log yar...
Sep 17, 2021
Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses amid pandemic
TURIN, Italy - Juventus reported a loss of 210 million euros ($250 million) for the 2020-21 financial year on Friday, attributed mainly to the pandemic's effect on the transfer market and ticket sales...
Sep 17, 2021
IOC urges Olympic teams to ask for more vaccines
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Olympic teams were urged Friday by the IOC to request more Chinese and Pfizer vaccines ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, which will be held in the country where the coron...
Sep 17, 2021
Raducanu back in Britain and in demand after US Open win
She's been on American talk shows, attended the Met Gala, ticked off a "bucket list" item by visiting the New York Stock Exchange, and chatted to Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton - a major deal for...
Sep 17, 2021
Montreal gets 2022 NHL draft two years after 2020 event went virtual due to COVID-19
NEW YORK - Montreal will host another NHL draft a little later than originally planned. The Canadiens will stage the 2022 event at the Bell Centre more than two years after the 2020 draft was moved to...
Sep 17, 2021